CAPTAIN MARTYN FORREST led his side out at Saltergate this afternoon in front of a bitterly cold biting wind.  Various messages on the message board are completely wrong in suggesting that Paul Reid was skipper this afternoon, Reidy was never going to complete the match and Foz retained the armband.  For all those wishing to correct their postings and disgraceful attacks on the message board, the link is here.   Martyn Forrest WITH the Captains Armband Paul Reid NOT WITH the Captains Armband   Manager Andy Preece made one change to today's side.  Paul Reid swapped positions with Dave Borley, the young Geordie has been feeling his groin for most of the week and it was decided to make the change after he felt a twinge during the coach trip down the M1 this morning.   Before the game commenced a one minutes silence was immaculately observed by everyone in the crowd following the death this morning of Princess Margaret.  Full marks to everyone who took part.   The home side got the game underway playing in front of a superb gate of just over 5,000.  One complete side of the ground was empty whilst the rest of the ground was packed.  The Chesterfield press box is a very small affair and I am now suffering from Deep Vein Thrombosis after sitting in very cramped conditions for nearly two hours.  The wind blowing across the stadium this afternoon is the type of wind that has sane people running for cover.  Ardent football followers are not sane people though!   Bury broke down the first spireite attack efficiently with Nicky Hill in particular stamping his authority down very early on.  The Shakers countered the home sides attacking move by charging at Nathan Abbey's goal with Captain Forrest leading the way.  The ball was fed out to Hill, in front of the completely empty stand, young Hilly crossed the ball into the box, but not for the first time this afternoon, the wind had other ideas.  The ball sailed well over the heads of Seddon and Newby and out of play for the games first goal kick.   On two minutes Mark Innes and Lee Unsworth both chased the same ball, Unsworth won it whilst Innes went down.  I did not see any argy bargy with the challenge, and my colleagues in the press box were a little flummoxed as to why Innes was down and in obvious pain.  Maybe it's the sniper on the roof - said one Journo!   Lee Unsworth took the resulting throw and very sportingly lobbed the ball down the field for Nathan Abbey to collect.  The next five minutes saw a brief spell of what I would call semi pressure.  Bury had possession but never really created any clear cut chances or indeed got the ball anywhere near the danger zone.  Some good pass's and interplay with Newby and Seddon in particular linking up well.   Such was the wind that most of Kenny's clearances in the first half ended up with Abbey in the opposite goal catching and punting back up field and into the wind.  On ten minutes, and following a good run from Jarrett, George Clegg collected the ball and chipped it over the defence, but the wind assisted the ball and pushed it in front of Jarrett, but Abbey once again benefited from the wind.  Seconds later, a loose ball fell to Gaz Seddon, but his powerful drive was easily collected by home keeper Abbey.   Sam Collins received a bit of a telling off on 15 minutes after a bad tackle sent Edwards flying over the touch line.  The resulting free kick was easily cleared by Unsworth to Seddon who clipped the ball into the wind for Newby to chase, once again though, the wind won.   On twenty minutes, the Shakers produced the move of the match.  Newby got the ball down the wing before cutting it back to Jason Jarrett on the outside of the box.  Two advancing defenders forced Jarrett to volley the ball goalwards and hope for the best.  The wind kissed the ball and it easily beat Abbey, who was off his line, the bar however put a mocker on things and the ball smashed the top before rolling out of play for a goal kick.   Both sides struggled to adapt to the conditions as the wind gusted down the pitch at varying speeds throughout the match.  Jon Newby got a cross over the defence on the half hour, Gareth Seddon controlled the ball with one touch before screwing his shot badly wide and out for another goal kick.  Seconds later the home crowd were baying for blood as Danny Swailes took out mark Allott with a lunging tackle.  The ref produced a yellow card, much to the surprise of the Spireites faithful who for some reason expected a red!   Chesterfield's first real attempt on goal came on 35 minutes.  The tricky Rob Edwards picked up the ball outside the box and set off on a powerful run at goal, he sailed past Unsworth and Collins before unleashing a powerful drive - into the side netting.  From the resulting goal kick, Kenny got the ball to Newby.  His one touch control and pass found man of the match George Clegg in space in the box.  His first time drive was saved by Abbey as he quickly got down to save.  The first half fizzled out to a very drab affair as both sides looked forward to a brew and a warm dressing room.   I have to give the troop of young cheerleaders my warmest regards, they performed before the game and again at half time in some very scantily looking uniforms and they must have been bloody freezing - well done girls and well done for looking like you where enjoying it.  Apparently they used to be the Sheffield United Cheerleaders, but they sacked them!   Bad news came from the dressing room at half time, Danny Swailes has suffered ligament damage and may miss the rest of the season.  A scan on Monday will see just how bad the damage is.  Mike Nelson came on to replace him.  Bury's task was made worse for the second period as they now faced the wind, which seemed to be picking up in force.   Just before the hour, a superb ball was whipped into the box by Mark Allott.  Jamie Burt, apparently playing with a new pair of contact lenses bought by the caretaker manager, rose superbly and got a magnificent header in, Paddy Kenny should have done better as he saw the ball to late as it nestled into the back of the net.  A truly magnificent goal from my vantage point though.   Minutes later and Jason Jarrett was having his name taken by the referee for some verbal backchat tot he official. Minutes later and Jarrett was brought down on the edge of the box.  Jason dusted himself off and took the kick himself.  He delivered the ball towards the box but Payne got his head there first.  His clearance fell nicely to Clegg who shot first time.  The ball flew true on goal but took a deflection off O'Hare and only just missed the upright and out for a Bury corner.   The introduction of young Dave Borley on 70 minutes for the tiring Paul Reid gave Bury a little impetus to move forward and they seemed to be a little more creative. Ten minutes before full time and Bury won a free kick on the edge of the area again.  Three players stood over the ball deciding who should take it - Sam Collins, Jason Jarrett and George Clegg.  It was Cleggy who took the kick, in a very similar position to his Reading goal, this time though he watched as the ball sailed over the wall and the cross bar.   Three minutes before the allocated full time, Skipper Martyn Forrest took the ball from midfield, he got past his defender and shot at goal.  Abbey parried the ball to the feet of Nelson, he shot and Abbey again got a hand to it to push the ball up and back to Nelson.  He headed the ball back towards goal and into the back of the net.   Young Nelse went ballistic and ran the full length of the pitch having removed his shirt in a wild celebration.  However, the linesman had seen something wrong and stood ramrod straight by the corner flag with his flag in the air and the referee disallowed the goal.  The Bury players, management, Supporters and members of the press were appalled by this decision.  Still, once tempers calmed down a little, play got back under way.   With two minutes of injury time played, Jamie Burt picked up the ball on the byline and cut inside, he ran across goal and fired a low drive beyond Paddy and into the back of the net to send the vociferous home support into raptures.   The full time whistle blew and most of the Bury players ran to the referee to complain about the disallowed goal.  An absolutely pointless thing to do, but as I was to find out later, they wanted some sort of explanation.  The explanation from the official was that Gareth Seddon had prevented a Chesterfield player, stood on the line, from clearing the ball that Nelson had headed towards goal.   It still does not make sense and three points have gone, also Captain Marvels run of never having lost as Captain has also gone.  Roll on Saturday and Cambridge United.   Message Board :: Breaking News :: Last Match Report ::  Managers Comments  ::  Match Action :: BURYbet

Chesterfield v Bury Nationwide League Division Two Sat, 09 Feb 2002 The Shakers 13 Paddy Kenny 6 Lee Unsworth 20 Nicky Hill 5 Sam Collins 4 Danny Swailes 23 Jason Jarrett 8 Martyn Forrest 11 Paul Reid 9 Gareth Seddon 29 Jon Newby 28 George Clegg On the Bench 1 Glyn Garner 24 Michael Nelson 14 Marc Whiteman 21 Lee Connell 22 David Borley The Spireites 1 Nathan Abbey 6 Ian Breckin 23 Steve Payne 24 Alan O'Hare 19 Danny Williams 21 Jamie Ingledow 10 Marcus Ebdon 27 Mark Innes 36 Mark Allott 29 Rob Edwards 8 Jamie Burt On The Bench 12 Roger Willis 7 John Richard 26 Andy Richmond 15 Sean Parrish 14 Martyn Booty   Goal Scorer's Bury: nil Chesterfield: Burt 58, 90 Ref Count Bury: Swailes YC 26 Jarrett YC 61 Reid YC after the game Chesterfield: Innes YC 78   Subs Used Bury: Nelson for Swailes 46 Borley for Reid 71 Chesterfield: Howard for Williams 61 Parish for Ingledow 62 Willis for Allot 76   Website Man of the Match George Clegg Magnificent Gate: 5,132 The Ref: Mr M Fletcher 3/10 - not bad until his farce at the end